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Child predator arrested
Child predator arrested
The Austin County Sheriff's Office ar rested Glenn Allen Meyer, 57, of Wallis for indecency with a child with sexual contact. The arrest was made on March 19 after a months-long investigation by the ACSO Criminal Investigations Division and the AC District Attorney's Office stemming from allegations against Meyer. 03/27/2024 23:00
It’s EB time!
It’s EB time!
The ol’ Easter Bunny kept poppin’ up all over the territory this weekend. Kids and grownups were having a good time picking up Easter eggs and some were having a good time just watching. EB hopped over to Walmart in Columbus, then over to Schulenburg and made a U-turn and headed over to Eagle Lake. All bets are on the bunny to make a lot more stops before Easter Sunday, March 31. 03/27/2024 23:00
Sealy Spring Fest springs into action
Sealy Spring Fest springs into action
SEALY – The second Saturday in April always brings a day of unique and interesting activities at the Spring Fest in Sealy. On Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Sealy Historical Park located at 211 East Main St. in Sealy, there will be entertainment, old-fashioned games for the kids, and demonstrations of activities from yesteryear. 03/27/2024 23:00
Burn caution
Burn caution
FAYETTE COUNTY – The recent rains have opened up an opportunity to burn brush that has piled up over the winter months. However, caution is still urged. 03/27/2024 23:00
Town Hall meeting set
Town Hall meeting set
COLUMBUS – To all the concerned citizens of Colorado County, there will be a town hall meeting on Thursday, April 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library at 529 Washington St. in Columbus. 03/27/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
EAGLE LAKE – The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit- izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: April 5-This Is It; May 3-No Dance; June 7-Larry Waddell & The Southern Stars. 03/27/2024 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 860 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 1.23-1.39; fatter utility cows, 1.18-1.20; lower dressing thin cows, .78-1.15 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.10-1.24; lower dressing bulls, 1.28-1.58 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.70-4.25; 03/27/2024 23:00
Lions donate to Columbus Food Pantry
Lions donate to Columbus Food Pantry
Lions donate to Columbus Food Pantry 03/27/2024 23:00
“Useful”
“Useful”
I had a discouraging day yesterday. 03/20/2024 23:00
Preserving the Harvest workshop set
Preserving the Harvest workshop set
LA GRANGE - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Of - fice, Fayette County will offer a food preservation workshop called “Preserving the Harvest” on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Fayette Coun- ty Agricultural Building at 255 Svoboda L in La Grange. 03/20/2024 23:00
Learn to paint expressive still life
Learn to paint expressive still life
FAYETTEVILLE - Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is thrilled to announce an upcoming painting workshop with Eric Jacobsen. Learn to paint expressive still life in oil or acrylic, loosen up your style, and give life and energy to your paintings! 03/20/2024 23:00
Jr Ambassador scholarships
Jr Ambassador scholarships
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Ju- nior Ambassador Scholarships are open to full-time students who are entering the 11th grade in the fall of 2024 at Columbus High School, Classical Conversations Homeschool Program, Accredited Private Schools, or One Day Academy Homeschool Program. The Junior Ambassa dor will be required volunteer 25 hours for the chamber over the course of two years. 03/20/2024 23:00
Walk Across Texas
Walk Across Texas
WEIMAR – Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Colorado County AgriLife are offering a new way to get involved, improve your health and have fun. The program is called Walk Across Texas, and it focuses on teams that record the miles they walk in an attempt to compete with other teams of walkers. 03/20/2024 23:00
Ag Symposium set
Ag Symposium set
WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County is pleased to announce an upcoming program offering. The 2024 South Texas Agriculture Symposium will be held Tuesday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m at the Weimar Civic Center located at 1754 IH10 in Weimar. 03/20/2024 23:00
Westside Narcotics Task Force strikes again
Westside Narcotics Task Force strikes again
BROOKSHIRE – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed arrest & search warrants on a residence located at the 4000 block of Second Street in Brookshire on March 6 at approximately 5 a.m. 03/20/2024 23:00
Staffor Opera House takes shape from by-gone era
Staffor Opera House takes shape from by-gone era
COLUMBUS – Many changes are occurring, and some are already visible at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus. 03/20/2024 23:00
DRT announces art and essay contest winners
DRT announces art and essay contest winners
Local students recently participated 03/20/2024 23:00
ABC and Rotary partner for beautification
ABC and Rotary partner for beautification
COLUMBUS–Billy Kahn, presi- dent of A Better Columbus (ABC), and Rusty Theut, president of the Columbus Rotary Club, have announced a partner ship. ABC has curated special hanging floral baskets for local merchants and Rotary is underwriting half the cost. 03/20/2024 23:00
Hail, no!
Hail, no!
BELLVILLE–Palm-sized hail rained down upon Bellville on March 15, around 2:45 p.m., shattering windows and destroying vehicles in a freak weather pattern that included straightline winds. 03/20/2024 23:00
Henkes to retire from CCSO after 22 years
Henkes to retire from CCSO after 22 years
After 22 years and some change, Colorado County Telecommunications Supervisor Brenda Henkes goes 10-42, ending a long career helping people in need. When she announced her decision, her parents were uneasy about her foray into emergency dispatch, as it was called in the old days. 03/20/2024 23:00
Beef Cattle Management Seminar set
Beef Cattle Management Seminar set
INDUSTRY - The Beef & Forage Committee of Aus tin County, in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County, will host a Beef Cattle Management Seminar on Friday, March 22, at Four County Auction Center located at 15900 TX HWY 159 in Industry. Program registration will begin at 12:30 p.m., with presentations from 1 to 4:30 p.m. 03/13/2024 23:00
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